Severity of crimes and expungement

This chart, with updates as of May 9, 2018, shows the length of time that must pass between the completion of all aspects of a criminal sentence or diversion and the filing of an expungement petition.

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What criminal convictions cannot be expunged in Kansas?

Capital murder

Murder in the first or second degree

Voluntary and involuntary manslaughter

Rape

Aggravated sexual battery

Sexual battery of underage victim

Indecent liberties with a child

Criminal sodomy

Indecent solicitation of a child

Sexual exploitation of a child

Aggravated incest

Endangering a child

Abuse of a child

Do I have to get my convictions expunged to vote in Kansas?

No, you can vote as soon as you have been discharged from supervision. That is usually at the end of a period of probation or parole.

If you are granted probation or parole, you are “under supervison” until the probation or parole are finished. When those are finished, you can register and vote in Kansas.

Only people who have been convicted of a state or federal felony lose their voting rights. State law (KSA 21-4603, 21-4603d, 21,4615) prevents persons who have been convicted of a fellow from registering to vote, voting, holding public office or serving on a jury.

You have to reregister to vote, even if you were registered before, when you become eligible.

You will not be asked for any proof that you have been discharged from supervision. The voter registration application form contains an affidavit that you sign stating that your right to vote has been restored.